Giang Nguyen
Change an accepted HUD offer from cash to 203k?
Hello! I just got my HUD offer accepted. The thing is I made this offer in Jan as a cash offer. I'm still interested in the property and would very much like to get it. Is it possible to change an accepted offer to th...
Patrick Sullivan
Investing in Mexico's Riviera Maya (Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Can)
Some information that I wish I had known 5 years ago...I have now invested in a few properties in Tulum and the surrounding area. One thing for N. Americans to note is that you are REALLY taking a chance if you buy p...
Shawn Fyffe
Real Estate Development Basics
I am trying to build a city, and when I recently tried to acquire a permit to build on a piece of land in the US, I was told to talk to a realtor, however my project would’ve taken place over several plots of land.Mon...
Michael Kiley
Would you flip this house or rent it?
My friend loaned me 100% of the 15k purchase price for a fixer upper with 5k cash out for repairs.I completed the rehab with 25k from my home equity line.For his security, we put the house in his name. Option 1. Sell:...
Shawn Mcenteer
New agent marketing tip
Hello,
I put some money aside with the intentions of using it for marketing my name with the goal of getting clients/listings. I am a new agent and do not have many leads yet. Would it be best to make a f...
Kyle Soderman
Showing Agent Wage
Hi BP,I am in the works of working with a local investor who is also the owner of a property management company. Since I have experience showing properties he would like me to start showing some of the properties in t...
Sam Leon
MOVE (realtor.com) acquires Point2's listing syndication arm
Following recent news of Zillow acquiring Trulia, Move made a move today. Curious to see how the pros here think of this move. Would it help realtor.com be more competitive to Zillow?InPlay from Briefing.com9:03 am ...
Stephen E.
Checkbook IRA/ Checkbook 401K: Its is Legal or Illegal
I have known about self direct IRA but not Self Directed 401K and 'Checkbook' IRAs. I wanted to take control of my personal debt and let my IRA benefit from the loan but still maintain tax preference.What circustances...
Austin Fruechting
My Best Deal and Biggest Failure
The best, and worst, I’ve done (with numbers)You make your money when you buy. It’s an old saying in real estate, and I’ve always “known” it to be true… but now I REALLY know.This is the story of both the best overall...
Kim Newman Kanney
Retiree considering real estate investment. Crazy thinking?
I am in the process of selling a piece of farm ground. I want to diversify as well as keep this money in tangible assets. I'm 62. All of our income at this point comes from pensions, annuities, etc. Am I crazy to be ...